Harrisburg Powerlifter Jake Burke

Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:21 PM

Harrisburg resident Jake Burke, 69, recently returned home from an international powerlifting competition in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was crowned second strongest powerlifter in his age bracket in the world. Jake, who has worked at the Tri-County Community Action Commission, mentoring people and changing lives since 1967, holds world records in four categories: Squat: 360 lbs.; bench press: 320 lbs.; dead lift: 360 lbs. He is a long-time member of the Harrisburg YMCA, where he works out and sets a positive example for area youth. Sean Simmers, PennLive.com. July 07, 2014